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A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.

USA116th CongressSRES-59| Senate 
| Updated: 2/7/2019
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (14)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the goals and projects of the mobilization effort, including building smart power grids (i.e., power grids that enable customers to reduce their power use during peak demand periods); upgrading all existing buildings and constructing new buildings to achieve maximum energy and water efficiency; removing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation and agricultural sectors; cleaning up existing hazardous waste and abandoned sites; ensuring businesspersons are free from unfair competition; and providing higher education, high-quality health care, and affordable, safe, and adequate housing to all.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1140-1142)
Feb 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-109
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • February 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1140-1142)


  • February 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-109
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-109: Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
  • SJRES 116-8: A joint resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
AgingAgricultural conservation and pollutionAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesCompetition and antitrustCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEnvironmental technologyFederal-Indian relationsFood supply, safety, and labelingForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing supply and affordabilityHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIndustrial facilitiesInfrastructure developmentInternational organizations and cooperationLabor-management relationsLand use and conservationManufacturingNatural disastersOutdoor recreationProperty rightsPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentScientific communicationTechnology transfer and commercializationTransportation programs fundingWages and earningsWater qualityWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen's rightsWorker safety and health

A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.

USA116th CongressSRES-59| Senate 
| Updated: 2/7/2019
This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the goals and projects of the mobilization effort, including building smart power grids (i.e., power grids that enable customers to reduce their power use during peak demand periods); upgrading all existing buildings and constructing new buildings to achieve maximum energy and water efficiency; removing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation and agricultural sectors; cleaning up existing hazardous waste and abandoned sites; ensuring businesspersons are free from unfair competition; and providing higher education, high-quality health care, and affordable, safe, and adequate housing to all.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1140-1142)
Feb 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-109
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • February 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1140-1142)


  • February 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-109
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (14)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-109: Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
  • SJRES 116-8: A joint resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingAgricultural conservation and pollutionAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesCompetition and antitrustCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEnvironmental technologyFederal-Indian relationsFood supply, safety, and labelingForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing supply and affordabilityHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIndustrial facilitiesInfrastructure developmentInternational organizations and cooperationLabor-management relationsLand use and conservationManufacturingNatural disastersOutdoor recreationProperty rightsPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentScientific communicationTechnology transfer and commercializationTransportation programs fundingWages and earningsWater qualityWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen's rightsWorker safety and health